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09/14 16:51 CDT Calvert-Lewin decisive for Leeds in 4-1 win over dismal
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Calvert-Lewin decisive for Leeds in 4-1 win over dismal Newcastle
LEEDS, England (AP) --- Three goals in a 13-minute spell before half time --
two featuring the commanding Dominic Calvert-Lewin -- set Leeds on the way to a
comprehensive 4-1 win over Newcastle to move into third place in the Premier
League on Monday.
Ao Tanaka's deflected shot put Leeds ahead after 32 minutes and then Man of the
Match Calvert-Lewin moved into top gear.
The big striker has a great record of scoring against Newcastle and had also
hit the net in all of Leeds' last five home matches.
Calvert-Lewin was unlucky to see a 34th-minute header marked down as an own
goal after brushing the head of teammate Jayden Bogle on the way in. But there
was no mistaking his authorship of the third, which squirmed under the keeper
after he poked it goalward under pressure from defenders.
"He is in outstanding shape and plays with confidence," Leeds coach Daniel
Farke said of his No. 9. "I expect him to lead the group and he has taken that
responsibility. I never doubt his goals but it isn't just his goals, it is the
way he plays for us. It is outstanding and he's one of the standout strikers in
this league."
The Leeds forward line was helped by Newcastle's atrocious defending and
another weak clearance led to a fourth goal after 59 minutes, Noah Okafor
slapping his low strike through a sea of legs into the far corner.
The only bright spot for the visitor came in the final minute when substitute
Bazoumana Tour scored a consolation goal.
"That is football, that is the Premier League," said Newcastle coach Matthias
Jaissle. "You have to bring the fundamentals on the pitch, especially against a
physical and intense team like Leeds. We couldn't match that physicality in the
first half and that was a key element. I don't want to search for excuses now,
we need to learn out of it and do better."
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